Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated cheese (preferably telemea)
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water and salt to a boil.
- Slowly add the cornmeal while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Cook on low heat, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Serve warm, topped with grated cheese and sour cream.
Notes
- Polenta can be served as a side dish or a main course.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in herbs or spices while cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: boil, stir, serve
- Cuisine: Romanian
- Diet: vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg